ITANAGAR, Dec 7: Along with the rest of the country, Armed Forces Flag Day was organized today by the Raj Bhavan for collection of contributions for the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).
Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) and First Lady Neelam Misra made generous contributions towards the AFFDF. Participating in the initiative, the Governor while recalling the day’s inception way back in 1949 said a committee was set up by the Union Defence Ministry with the intention of suggesting ways and means for providing support to the personnel of the three armed forces- Army, Navy and Air force. Based on the committee’s suggestions, the day is observed annually for collecting funds for use in rehabilitation of battle casualties, welfare of service personnel and their families and ex-servicemen. He appealed to the state’s people to contribute towards the fund as a token of gratitude for the sacrifices of the men and women of the armed forces.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar made contributions to the AFFDF on the occasion. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Director General of Police R.P. Upadhyaya sent their contributions to the Raj Bhavan AFFDF Collection Team from their respective out-of-station locations.
Officers and staff of the Raj Bhavan also made generous contributions. PRO Raj Bhavan

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